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EducationVADial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Arlington-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Norfolk-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Employment and training services for Virginia veterans including job placement and career counseling.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Virginia Beach, VA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Virginia Beach veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Virginia Beach-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Newport News, VA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Richmond, VA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Step-by-step official VA instructions for Virginia veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Virginia veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for Virginia veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Virginia veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services administers Virginia-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services administers Virginia-specific veteran benefits programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Roanoke veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Roanoke, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Alexandria, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Chesapeake, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Roanoke, VA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Newport News-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Newport News veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Newport News-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Newport News area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Alexandria-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Alexandria veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Alexandria area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Arlington area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Arlington area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Arlington veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Arlington, VA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Arlington area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Chesapeake area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Chesapeake area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Richmond who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Norfolk area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Norfolk veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Norfolk-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Norfolk veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Roanoke area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Alexandria-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Alexandria veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Arlington-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Arlington area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Richmond-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Richmond area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Norfolk area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Virginia Beach-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Free civil legal help for Chesapeake-area veterans from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, the legal-aid organization serving Chesapeake, VA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Free civil legal help for Richmond-area veterans from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, the legal-aid organization serving Richmond, VA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Virginia state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
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